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74. Profanity is a linguistic crutch used by unintelligent fucking assholes. Wait a minute....

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Well the gloves are off and it's about fucking time: [View all] PCIntern Sunday OP

Didn't the NYT actually have the nerve to write some scolding story senseandsensibility Sunday #1

They are the fucking worst PCIntern Sunday #2

Officious prick you say? BattleRow Sunday #12

Fuck them. paleotn Sunday #21

why not add the word FUCK to the dictionary? CountAllVotes Sunday #3

Your President thinks so... PCIntern Sunday #5

He makes me so sick! CountAllVotes Sunday #9

Oh Jesus Fucking Christ... mr715 Sunday #7

Make that A-O-Fuckin'-K! calimary Sunday #27

Last I looked "fuck" was in all of the high end dictionaries... Wounded Bear Sunday #28

I think it's been okay for ages, actually... buzzycrumbhunger Sunday #47

Can't help but use it for the destruction this maniac is doing to all of us vapor2 Sunday #50

Fuck is in many dictionaries radical noodle Sunday #52

I play a word game and I find it so annoying that naughty words don't count. travelingthrulife Yesterday #61

Been using that and its variations for years, lol. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #64

I Hear You, I Agree With Your Stance, But Alas, It IS In The Dictionary..... ColoringFool Yesterday #77

I'm pretty sure it's been in the dictionary for a while, lol. ShazzieB 21 hrs ago #78

;-{).... Goonch Sunday #4

Dear PCIntern, it's Sunday! usonian Sunday #6

A variant: SCantiGOP Yesterday #57

I learned from my grandmother. (Slightly off-topic) usonian Yesterday #60

Grammar rules are made to be broken! mwmisses4289 Yesterday #65

Absolutely right SCantiGOP Yesterday #66

That's easy for you to say! usonian Yesterday #72

It's easier than saying than saying this: mwmisses4289 19 hrs ago #79

I've said it many times regarding profanity Skittles Sunday #8

I'm long past finding the "traditional" "swear words" offensive. MLWR Sunday #15

? Skittles Sunday #35

This. 1000% paleotn Sunday #22

It's lost its shock value. Boomerproud Sunday #10

It does not shock me CountAllVotes Sunday #11

I so agree. efhmc Sunday #14

It Works for Trump Because Lowered Standards Give Him More Running Room WizumbODaSage Sunday #16

I am able to watch MSNBC online CountAllVotes Sunday #17

Wow! That works great for me on my phone. I haven't tried it on my tablet yet. Thank you so much! liberalla Sunday #40

I use it all of the time CountAllVotes Sunday #48

You may find it inappropriate as I'm sure many do but it does not mean she is poorly educated. chowder66 Sunday #18

That is fucking cool. mr715 Sunday #45

lol chowder66 Sunday #49

Oh horse shit. paleotn Sunday #23

Educated as fuck! mr715 Sunday #46

Utter Nonsense Betty Boom Sunday #42

The unread can't use profanity to effect. enigmania Yesterday #71

It used to be a strong word. In these times, I find that it is no longer strong enough. Marie Marie Yesterday #75

Yes, used too much it is rather boring. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #67

Dick Cheney, 2004 vanamonde Sunday #13

Doesn't matter popsdenver Sunday #19

Fuckin' Ay Skippy! BidenRocks Sunday #20

The best insults and swear words aren't in the English/US language . . . Aussie105 Sunday #24

It's a word. Like any other word. paleotn Sunday #25

Kill the tone argument. Iggo Sunday #26

Spanish cuss words are the best! EndlessMaze Sunday #29

I've noticed NPR not being so dreadfully delight for the last few months underpants Sunday #30

Bring Sen. Mazie Hirono BaronChocula Sunday #31

You said it, brother. Joinfortmill Sunday #32

Netanyahu has hurt the USA as well, Bibi is helping TSF to destroy the U.S.. nt Exp Sunday #33

Finally Blue_Roses Sunday #34

Obama was castigated for using the phrase "we kicked his ass." Orrex Sunday #36

Good to know.. TY! Cha Sunday #37

I grew up on Frank Zappa, the Fuggs , Captain Beefart... BurnDoubt Sunday #38

I think Trump was justly criticized for dropping the F-bomb Martin Eden Sunday #39

Yes:when they go low, we go high, right??? PCIntern Sunday #43

So we go relentless, pulling no punches Martin Eden Sunday #54

The national discourse cannot be lowered PCIntern Yesterday #55

It would certainly get lower if Democrats act like Trump Martin Eden Yesterday #56

No one is advocating the abrogation of principle. PCIntern Yesterday #58

Profanity from Democratic leaders is being advocated in this thread Martin Eden Yesterday #62

I agree. Be direct, but not fucking direct, dipshit! NoSheep Yesterday #70

I think others curse besides and beypnd Mr trump Torchlight Sunday #44

If I remember correctly... oldsoldierfadingfast Sunday #41

There's No "Fuck" in Broccoli!! The Roux Comes First Sunday #51

Hold my beer... JoseBalow Yesterday #63

Rec'd for the 'Rocky III' reference.... Jack Valentino Sunday #53

So I have a story for you: PCIntern Yesterday #68

Just remember: Water seeks its own level. phxjurist Yesterday #59

Fuck is a very versatile word. patphil Yesterday #69

Nicely done PCIntern jfz9580m Yesterday #73

Profanity is a linguistic crutch used by unintelligent fucking assholes. Wait a minute.... Gary 50 Yesterday #74

I hadn''t turned on MSNBC in forever, but wanted to see Budapest celebrate... & I not only heard Alex Wagner say "fuck," deurbano Yesterday #76